Do Something Nice

Giving the ultimate life giving gift of donating an organ is something that can give you a bond with someone you may never even know. This episode shares a heartwarming story about an anonymous liver donation that saved a woman's life in her time of need.

You can also learn more about donating an organ by visiting organdonor.gov.

The quote in this episode is from Charles Dickens: "No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another."

Doing something nice doesn't have to cost you any money, it could just be something that just costs a little time and that's it! In this episode we hear a story about someone who does just that!

The quote in this episode is from Richelle Goodrich: "Your efforts extend like ripples on the ocean, much further than you know."

We all make mistakes, some bigger than others. In this episode we look at how even making mistakes in your life, specifically those of crime, still have good in them. What lessons can be learned, let's find out together.

The quote in this episode is from Dalai Lama XIV: "Time passes unhindered. When we make mistakes, we cannot turn the clock back and try again. All we can do is use the present well."

Sometimes being prepared is a lesson that may help save your life and others. This episode talks about some heroic events that were only possible because of either having a plan or being surrounded by others who were able to help. Listen, then decide if you are prepared yourself.

The quote in this episode is from Benjamin Franklin: "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."

Do Something Nice has reached several listeners within just the first month of airing, so Jeff decides to share some of the emails and stories sent in by listeners. Included are some stories about helping animals, creating Blessing Bags, and helping individuals in need. If you would like to share your stories, be sure to email it in!

You can send in your emails to [email protected]

The chance that a group of people would encounter a man who's life was in danger is a lesson that there are good people in this world. This episode takes you to New Mexico where a cross country team rescues a man in need.

When a man dedicates his life to raising money for children, a huge impact is made. This week's story is about a shoe shiner named Albert Lexie, a man with a heart of gold who donated not just money, but love to so many children in need.

A heartfelt story that takes place in Greenville, South Carolina. This story is about a teacher who, by chance, joins one of her past students to save his father's life.

The quote in this episode is from Sylvia Mathews Burwell: "Day after day, ordinary people become heroes through extraordinary and selfless actions to help their neighbors"

The first episode of the Do Something Nice Podcast with Host Jeff Bonano. This episode is about how this all started and Jeff introduces what his challenge to you is and how you can be a "Nice Ninja".

The quote for this episode is from Sir Winston Churchill: "We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give."